No separate fee is required to join as a high school member of the Washington Council for High School and College Relations.  All OSPI-recognized high schools in the state of Washington with grade nine (9) or above are eligible for membership. Independent High School Counselors who are members of NACAC and/or PNACAC are eligible to be members.

Washington colleges should review our *Bylaws to determine if your institution is eligible for membership.

*Note: The bylaws are currently under review and some decisions regarding membership may be placed on hold until that review is completed.  Please join or renew your Membership.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm - Green River Community Station Kent Campus.

Registration is Open!! To register click "here."

The Transfer Advisor workshop provides valuable information to community and technical college advisors. CTC advisors will hear updates from four-year public and private universities, the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges, the Washington Student Achievement Council, plus network with fellow advisors, and have the opportunity for Q&A.

Contact: Karl Smith, [email protected] Commission Chair for additional information.

2018 Fall Counselor Workshops

These very popular workshops provide updated information to high school counselors. Held in nine locations throughout the state in September, counselors hear current information from four-year public and private universities, updates from OSPI and the Washington Student Achievement Council, network with fellow counselors, and have the opportunity for  Q & A.  

Registration is Open!!!  To register "click" on the workshop you would like to attend.

Sept. 10th  - Spokane Community College
Sept. 11th  - WSU Tri-Cities
Sept. 12th  - University of Washington-Bothell
Sept. 13th  - Seattle Pacific University
Sept. 14th  - Wenatchee Valley College
Sept. 17th  - The Evergreen State College
Sept. 18th  - Western Washington University
Sept. 19th  - Pacific Lutheran University
Sept. 20th  - WSU Vancouver

Contact: Jana Jaraysi, [email protected] Commission Chair for additional information.

The WCHSCR fall transfer fairs, held September through November each year, are designed to inform students in the Washington community and technical college system of their future transfer opportunities at Washington's four-year colleges and universities. 

Fall 2018 Transfer Fair Schedule
WCHSCR Transfer Fair Guidelines

Dues paying WCHSCR member institutions will receive an email prompting them to register for fall transfer fairs on August 1, 2018.  If you are a dues paying member institution and do not receive the registration email on August 1, 2018, contact Myndee Ronning at [email protected] 

The email will be sent to the WCHSCR primary contact listed for each institution.

Four year colleges and universities that are non-WCHSCR members may register for fall transfer fairs on a space available basis starting August 17, 2018.  The registration cost for non-member institutions is $150 per each transfer fair. Non-WCHSCR members register online at: non-member registration. Please note, non-member institutions must be regionally accredited to participate in fall transfer fairs. Should a cancellation be necessary for any specific transfer fair, no refunds will be processed after that specific fair's published registration deadline. Click "here" to register.

Registration for each WCHSCR fall transfer closes 2 weeks before the date of each individual fair. Late registrations are not guaranteed to be advertised on host school's promotional materials.

If you have questions please contact Myndee Ronning, Chair Transfer Fair Commission M[email protected].

What:            Learn more about Washington's Dual Credit opportunities, including College in the
                      High  School, Running Start, Advanced Placement, Cambridge, International
                      Baccalaureate, and Tech Prep    

For Whom:  High school and higher education educators, administrators, and counselors

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When:           October 18th & 19th, 2018.

Where:          South Puget Sound Community College, Lacey
Fee:              $40
Workshop Schedule:

 - Day one starts with 10:00 a.m. check-in; working lunch included and wraps up by 5:15 p.m.
 - Day two starts with 8:30 a.m. welcome and light breakfast and wraps up before 1:00 p.m.

Registration and hotel info will be available soon. Check back for updates.

Contact: Valerie Frey, [email protected], Commission Chair, for additional information

Held annually in the spring on several Washington college campuses, the Washington Council 8th Grade Events are designed to introduce 8th graders to the available options for continuing their education after high school. Students rotate through a series of small group sessions which are designed to be interactive as well as educational. All events start promptly at 9:00 a.m. and run until 12:45 p.m.

Please note school districts are responsible for transportation costs and brown bag lunches. The event itself is free! Space is limited and may be capped per district. Contact the site coordinator for additional details and to sign up.

2018 Schedule:
March 23rd - Pierce College = Ruthie Schindler, [email protected]  FULL
March 23rd - Peninsula College = Sara Rinearson, [email protected]
March 23rd - Columbia Basin College = Melanie Casciato, [email protected] FULL
March 23rd - Central Washington University = Andres Moreno, [email protected] FULL
March 27th - Clark College = Beth Means, [email protected] FULL
March 27th - Renton Technical College = Aaron Reader, [email protected]
March 28th - Eastern Washington University = Nate Marney, [email protected]
March 29th - Western Washington University = Stephanie Cheng, [email protected]

For general information or questions regarding 8th Grade Events contact Kim Hiatt, [email protected].

The Washington Council's College Planning Day provides a one-stop opportunity for your high school sophomores, juniors, and undecided seniors to learn about Washington State's higher education options.

2018 Schedule:
March 07th - Heritage University = David Wise, [email protected]
March 13th - WSU Tri Cities = Kristy Gilmartin, [email protected]
March 14th - WSU Vancouver = Julie Mercado, [email protected]
March 20th - UW Bothell = Muriel Montenegro, [email protected]
March 22nd- UW Tacoma = Megan Beresford, [email protected]
March 23rd - UW Tacoma = Megan Beresford, [email protected] 
March 23rd - Walla Walla CC @ Clarkston = Miguel Inzunza, [email protected]
March 26th - Western Washington University = Stephanie Cheng, [email protected]
March 28th - Wenatchee Valley College = Lucero Martinez, [email protected]
March 29th - Spokane College = Abby Monta, [email protected]

The Washington Council does anticipate the availability of some funds for bus subsidies in 2018. Our request form is available through January 15th. Questions can be sent to Melody Ferguson at [email protected].

For general information or questions regarding College Planning Days contact Commission Chair, Jami Buselmeier at [email protected]